Weston-Super-Mare (Hip Hug Her) Allnighter 17th Dec 05 Review

Following recent ups and downs in the promoters of the soul nights in Weston super mare and the fall of attendances in the past year or so, it was with a certain amount of nervous anticipation that I arrived at The Grand Atlantic Hotel in Weston.

As I walked in I was met by the ever-genial smiles of co-promoters of Merve (Tin Tin) Parnell and Mick Lloyd also two of the resident DJ'S who were joined by two former Heavenly Blocked DJ's Ken Dunn and Mark Thomas who was unfortunately unable to attend due to illness (Hope you get better soon mate).

The evening started well with around fifty people already in attendance when I arrived at about 8:30 and with Jason (Mr Motown) Bessant on the decks this promised to be a great evening and all-nighter we were not to be disappointed.

The...great mix of tunes from across the decades ... DJ line up was a fine mixture of local and national jocks consisting of The great previously mentioned Jason Bessant, Carl Bodey, Merv, Ken Dunn, Pete Lister, Derek Mead, Mace, Des Parker and of course Mick Lloyd. Whist knowing these DJ's quite well I must admit to expecting an overdose of R"n"B,However I was to be pleasantly surprised with a great mix of tunes from across the decades consisting of northern standards and true rarities, current floor fillers and R"n"B monsters, Motown marvels and sixties club soul crossover and modern.

All the jocks blended well together and complementing each others sets with some amazing collections being aired but the choice record of the night for me was the Chevrons - Love I love you played by Merve (Fantastic!!!).

Many thanks must go out to those who travelled at this time of year with such a choice of venues up and down the country these days. With an...punters and promoters who together have provided a great soul venue in the south west...attendance of nearly 200 dancers and soul fans this can only be positive for the future of soul in the south and the credit must go to the punters and promoters who together have provided a great soul venue in the south west to complement the Torquay, Bridgwater and Exeter venues and long may they continue.

May I wish you all my thanks and congratulations on a superb night with so many friendly faces.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Soulful New Year

Friar Farrell

event info form the flyer section

Hip Hug Her returns to Weston Super Mare with an All-Nighter at the Grand Atlantic Hotel using the original Heavanly Blocked Resident DJ's &Guests but going under a different banner: As It Was &As It Should Be
The Grand Atlantic Ballroom has recently been refurbished and is offering room deals for the weekend, checkin 5pm Saturday; checkout 3pm Sunday all for £60 double room, breakfast not included. Ring Hotel for further details and quote the All-Niter on 01934 626543

DJ List; Des Parker, Mace, Pete Lyster, Jason Bessent &Derek Mead plus residents Mick Lloyd, Ken Dunn, Mark Thomas and Merv; playing quality Northern, R&B, 7t's and Motown.



For further details contact Mick on 07929 777304 or go to www.worcssoul.info

The Grand Atlantic Hotel
Beach Road

Weston Super Mare

Somerset

BS23 1BA